ARCHEOL M201C

Archaeological Research Design

Archaeology · 4 units · Graduate courses (200-299)

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(Same as Ancient Near East M201 and Anthropology M201C.) How to design archaeological projects in preparation for MA thesis or PhD phase. Students do exploratory research to select subject, then write research design that could form basis for extensive paper, grant application, or oral examination. Students work closely with faculty members and report weekly on their progress. Preparation of at least two oral progress-report presentations, one on theoretical framework and one on practical aspects of project. Final written research design that incorporates theoretical and practical aspects of research and formulates bridging arguments required.

S/U or letter grading.

When it runs

Spring 2026
Spring 2027

Scheduled, not typical — from UCLA’s Schedule of Classes, which publishes Fall 2025 through Spring 2027 and nothing before it.

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Requisites: courses M201A, M201B.

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ARCHEOL M201C

ARCHEOL M201AGraduate Core Seminar: Archaeology
ARCHEOL M201BGraduate Core Seminar: Archaeology

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